Strong’s H4690

מָצוּק

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

matsuwq

Pronunciation

maw-tsooq'

Definition

Distress, constraint, pressure

Meaning

something narrow, a column, hilltop

Usage

The Hebrew word "matsuq" conveys a sense of being in a state of distress or under pressure. It is often used to describe situations where individuals or groups are experiencing significant hardship or are constrained by difficult circumstances. The term can refer to both physical and emotional states of being pressed or oppressed.

Bible references

1 Samuel 2:8;1 Samuel 14:5